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Tuition for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 academic years are listed below. Fees and additional education related expense estimates are listed as well.

Click here for 2007-8 expenses
Click here for 2008-9 expenses

Payment Schedule
Upon acceptance, a student is mailed an enrollment agreement by the Academy. The signed agreement and a non-refundable, nontransferable tuition deposit of $500 are due back at the Academy within 30 days of the date on the agreement. If acceptance to the Academy is less than 30 days from the start of classes, the signed contract and deposit are due prior to registration. If the deposit is not paid at the designated time, the applicant will be assumed to have withdrawn the application.

Refund Policy
To withdraw officially, enrolled students must meet with the Director of Instruction and present to the Office of the Registrar written notification of withdrawal. Effective date of withdrawal will be the date of receipt by the Academy of the application for withdrawal, not the last date of attendance.

If you receive federal funds while attending the Academy, be advised that if you terminate your enrollment prior to completing the course of study of your choice, federal regulations may demand that all, or a portion, of the funds received be returned to the original aid programs as unearned aid. Unpaid institutional charges will be the sole responsibility of the student. For more information, request a copy of the form titled "Treatment of Title IV Funds When a Student Withdraws" from the Financial Aid Office. For complete information about the Academy's refund policy, contact the Business Office.

Attendance/Outside Professional Work Policies
Attendance at all Academy classes is mandatory and chronic attendance problems will lead to dismissal. Auditioning and outside professional work is not permitted during the academic year while attending the Academy.

Payment Plans
The Academy has established two methods of payment for tuition, the Pre-Payment and Extended Payment Plan.

Pre-Payment Plan
This plan, with a variety of options, offers the opportunity to have tuition paid prior to registration. Inquire with the Financial Aid Office for details.

Extended Payment Plan
For those students able to establish need and financial responsibility (by means of an AADA Family Income Form), an extended payment schedule may be arranged with the Financial Aid Director.

Audition and Deposit Deadlines

Fall 2008 *
Audition Deadline
July 25, 2008
Deposit Deadline August 1, 2008
Winter 2009
Audition Deadline
November 25, 2008
Deposit Deadline December 1, 2008
Summer Program 2009
Audition Deadline June 22, 2009
Deadline for Int’l Students May 1, 2009
Deposit Deadline June 25, 2009
Refund Deadline June 28, 2009

* Students participating in the Summer Program will be given an extension on the above deadlines.